SB2016050216 - Double free in Linux kernel net usb driver

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SB2016050216 - Double free in Linux kernel net usb driver

Published: May 2, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016050216
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Physical access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Double free (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3951)

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

CVSSv4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a double free error within the drivers/net/usb/usbnet.c. A local non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References